Mechanic A-Indianapolis

GRUMA•Plainfield, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves installing, operating, maintaining, checking, and troubleshooting a wide range of AC and DC electrical equipment, as well as solid-state and electronic equipment. The mechanic will also be responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of all types of mechanical equipment. Key duties include inspecting machines, performing tests, completing reports, and utilizing machine parts like lathes and mills when necessary. The position requires reading and installing semi-complex electrical circuits from wiring diagrams, performing PM and repair work in accordance with A.I.B. and G.M.P. principles, and diagnosing issues to determine part replacements or repairs. Responsibilities extend to dismantling, repairing, and reassembling gear boxes, fans, conveyors, blowers, compressors, pumps, valves, furnaces, drives, electrical motors, relays, and timers. A working knowledge of hydraulic and air systems, as well as dust and fume collectors, is necessary. The role also includes operating mobile lift trucks and hoisting equipment, possessing knowledge of simple rigging, and understanding lubricants for machine maintenance. Inventory management of spare parts, training less experienced employees, and completing work orders and assigned tasks are also part of the job. The mechanic will troubleshoot and repair food processing and industrial machinery, clean and paint repaired equipment, maintain tools, keep the work area clean, and assist in training new personnel. Providing suggestions for process improvements and adhering to company policies regarding GMP, Quality, Food Safety, and Safety are crucial. The position requires working various shifts, including holidays and weekends, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent required.
6 years of industrial maintenance/electrical experience required.
Functional Knowledge in electricity, welding, PLC, mechanical, etc.
Ability to disassemble, repair and reassemble gear boxer, fans, conveyors, blowers, compressors, pumps, valves, furnaces, drives and all allied mechanical equipment when directed related to electrical troubleshooting.
Possess functional knowledge of lubricants for all types of machines and knowledge of dust and fume collectors.
Ability to install, programs and troubleshoots Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
Ability to install and repair electrical conduit cables, piping, and tubing, including all necessary connections, controls, and grounding as directed.
Possess functional working knowledge of industrial machinery, hydraulic systems, pneumatic system, air systems, and be able to read semi-complex diagrams and troubleshoot working systems.
Possess a Functional working knowledge of the following equipment: MIG/TIG welding equipment, Arc welding equipment, Gas and plasma cutting equipment.
Possess a Functional working knowledge of Power tools such as drill presses, cut off saws, lathes, mills and portable table tools.
Possess a Functional working knowledge of Electrical test equipment such as voltmeter, megger, ammeter, diode, SCR tester, ohm meter, amp meter, etc.
Must be able to read and understand the basic and semi-complex electrical and mechanical blueprints and use simple shop math and possess knowledge of federal, state, local electrical codes.
Ability to read and make proper installations of complex electrical circuits from wiring diagrams as instructed.
Functional knowledge of oven combustion setup and safety devices troubleshooting and repairs.
Ability to install, operate, maintain, check, and troubleshoot all types of AC and DC electrical and mechanical equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Communication Skills, computer, and good math skills.
Must have forklift operators license.

Nice To Haves

Food/beverage processing or packaging environment preferred.
Certified in Allen Bradley PLC programming or equivalent preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish / English) preferred.

Responsibilities

Installs, operates, maintains, checks, and troubleshoots all types of A/C and D/C electrical equipment.
Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs solid state and electronic equipment.
Installs, operates, maintains, and checks all types of mechanical equipment as directed.
Inspects machines, takes any required test and completes reports and paperwork as required for company record.
Uses machine parts such as lathes and mills when necessary due to breakdown or as directed by supervision.
Reads and makes proper installations of semi-complex electrical circuits from wiring diagrams as instructed.
Performs PM and repair work in accordance with A.I.B. and G.M.P. principals.
Diagnoses and employs proper procedure of troubleshooting to determine when parts need replacement and when repairs are necessary.
Dismantles, repairs, and re-assembles gear boxes, fans, conveyors, blowers, compressors, pumps, valves, furnaces, drives, and all allied mechanical equipment when directed or when directly related to electrical troubleshooting.
Dismantles, repairs, and re-assembles electrical motors, relays, timers, and all allied electrical equipment.
Possesses working knowledge of hydraulic systems, air systems and is able to read semi-complex diagrams and troubleshoot working systems.
Installs and repairs electrical conduit, cables, piping, tubing including all necessary connections, controls, and grounding as directed.
Possesses working knowledge of dust and fume collectors and performs necessary repairs on these items as directed.
Operates mobile lift truck and hoisting equipment in the performance of maintenance work.
Possesses knowledge of simple rigging when necessary for equipment moving and relocation.
Possesses some knowledge of lubricants for all types of machines and performs necessary lubrication of production machines as directed.
Helps maintain spare parts inventory for plant as directed by checking out parts from parts mezzanine, using parts ordering procedure, and re-stocking inventory.
Trains less experienced employees as required.
Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, adjustments, and repairs as indicated on the formal CPMS program.
Completes work orders and assigned work as directed by supervisor or lead.
Completes all reports and paperwork as required for company record keeping.
Troubleshoots and repairs food processing and industrial machinery.
Cleans and paints all repaired equipment as directed.
Maintains inventory of industrial maintenance tools per department tool list (necessary personal tools of the trade).
Completes tasks indicated on work orders, inspections, and A.I.B. checklists as directed by supervisor.
Keeps work area clean. Performs cleaning of area assigned.
Assists in the training of new personnel.
Provides suggestions to improve process, procedures, and department in support of company goals.
Follows Company, GMP, Quality, Food Safety, and Safety policies to ensure compliance with the HACCP program and AIB gold standard.
Follows all food safety principles and legal requirements.
Maintains a positive and constructive work environment within the department as well as with other departments and promotes teamwork.
Works in a safe manner, observing all safety requirements.
Participates in monthly departmental meetings.
Must work various shifts and hours including holidays and weekends.
Other duties, as assigned.